From more than hundred applicants to the ninety two aspirants accepted for the series of screening, the Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPIC) finally chose its candidates for the 2012 pageant. At stake are the most prestigious titles of Miss Phillippines Universe, Bb. Pilipinas International and Bb. Pilipinas Tourism.

The new set of candidates face a lot of pressure following the amazing top five finishes of Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup at the Miss Univeres 2010 respectively.

The girls will plunge into a flurry of activities starting next week. On the day before valentines, the candidates will be formally presented to the media. A series of photo shoots will ensue right after . the ladies will also be inolved in a string of charity activities including a mission with operation smile Phillippines in March. The miss univeres Organization and Operation Smile Phillippines have named the current Ms. Unveres Phillippines Shamcey Supsup as its Smile Ambassador.